Marguerite daisy
Argyranthemum frutescens · Family Asteraceae
Also known as: marguerite, argyranthemum, paris daisy
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Every 3 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
Sunny patio pots, window boxes and borders.
Light
Full sun for a long season of daisy flowers.
Watering
Water regularly so the compost stays lightly moist; deadhead to prolong flowering.
About the plant
A compact shrub that covers itself in daisy-like flowers in white, yellow or pink. It flowers for long periods and is great for pots and beds. It is usually 40 to 80 cm tall.
Origin
Native to the Canary Islands, on sunny slopes near the sea.
What it likes
- Full sun
- Regular watering
- Light pruning after flowering
What it dislikes
- Soggy compost
- Shade
- Frost
Did you know?
It is endemic to the Canary Islands, but is now grown in gardens all over the world.
